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Calzone · Dec 28, 2010

Nikon F3 illumination light always on mod

Nikon F3 illumination light always on mod

On the "F3 Tribute" thread in the "Evil SLR" section I outline how to bypass the little red button under the VF'er that is so non ergonomic. The mod makes the built-in light that illuminates the LCD's turn on whenever the meter is activated.

Look at posting number 175 on page 7. Sorry, I don't know how to link.

This mod I only recommend doing on F3's that are equipt with MD-4's because there is a report that battery drain can be an issue.

In use the added illumination makes the metering easier to read even in good light. I use this mod on a F3 non HP with a Noct-Nikkor, but I'm considering modding my F3P because I see it as a general overall improvement to the weakest point of the F3: the LCD meter. Improvement is so good that it kinda keeps me from buying a F2AS to use with the Noct-Nikkor.

Cal

monopix · Mar 18, 2011

I have a number of repair manuals on my Scribd site at http://www.scribd.com/equiphoto/documents

Ezzie · Jul 7, 2011

http://on-your-kitchen-worktop.blogspot.com/2011/05/i-adore-6x17-camera.html

Hamster · Mar 17, 2018

Taiwanese site with many interesting conversion projects.

http://www.bigeye.url.tw/big5/index.html

Sumarongi · Nov 8, 2018

Dirk Fletcher · Dec 30, 2019

A lot of cool stuff in this thread- here is a link to see some of my custom cameras, mods and other projects:https://www.flickr.com/photos/dirkfletcher/albums

Dirk

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